What provides the main source of air to the furnace?

A) Damper
B) Air register
C) Furnace purge
D) Stack


Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. The purpose of the damper is to regulate the flow of air or draft in the furnace.
B) Correct. An air register, also called the burner damper, provides the main source of air to the furnace.
C) Incorrect. A furnace purge is the process of adding steam or air flow to the firebox in order to remove, or sweep, combustibles from the furnace prior to lighting the burner and startup.
D) Incorrect. The stack is a cylindrical outlet, located at the top of a furnace through which flue (combustion) gas is removed from the furnace.

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